North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-20-13.1. Registration renewal--Continuing education audit

1. All dental assistant registrations, including any permits, credentials, or endorsements issued by the board, expire on December thirty-first of every even-numbered year.

2. A registration may be renewed by submitting a renewal application, renewal fee established by the board by rule, and proof of completion of the continuing education requirements established by the board by rule, provided the registration is not revoked or grounds for denial under section 43-20-05 do not exist.

3. If the renewal application, renewal fee, and proof of completion of continuing education are not received by December thirty-first of the even-numbered year, the registration expires and the individual may not practice as a registered or qualified dental assistant.

4. Within sixty days after December thirty-first of the even-numbered year, an expired registration may be renewed by submitting the renewal application, renewal fee, proof of completion of continuing education, and a late fee established by the board by rule.

5. Between sixty-one days and one year after December thirty-first of the odd-numbered year, an expired license may be renewed if the individual submits a renewal application, pays the renewal fee, pays an amount equal to twice the late renewal fee, and submits other documentation sought by the board confirming the individual retains the skills necessary to practice.

6. If the renewal application, renewal fee, proof of completion of continuing education, and late fee are not received within one year after December thirty-first of the even-numbered year, the registration may not be renewed, and the individual must apply for and meet the requirements for registration to be granted registration.

7. The board may extend the renewal deadline for an individual providing proof of medical or other hardship rendering the individual unable to meet the deadline.

8. The board may audit continuing education credits. Each dental assistant who is required to be registered with the board shall maintain certificates or records of continuing education activities for three years. Upon receiving notice of an audit from the board, a dental assistant shall provide satisfactory documentation of attendance at, or participation in, the continuing education activities listed on the dental assistant's continuing education form. Failure to comply with the audit is grounds for nonrenewal or disciplinary action against the dental assistant.